North Pacific Coast Travel Guide
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Fodor's Costa Rica 2013
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North Pacific
Reliably sunny, dry weather brings planeloads of sun-starved northerners to the North Pacific area of Costa Rica every winter, and a windswept coastline makes Guanacaste popular with surfers eager to relive the legendary "Endless Summer" of the sport's early years.
North Pacific Coast Hotels
A wide range of lodging options awaits you in the North Pacific, so choose wisely. If your goal is to take leisurely swims and lounge quietly on the beach...read more
North Pacific Coast Restaurants
Seafood and fresh fish are tops here, followed by fast food—pizza, tacos, BBQ—to satisfy the hordes of hungry surfers and beachgoers. But there...read more
Things To Do in North Pacific Coast
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in North Pacific Coast
- $144-$159 -- Costa Rica All-Incl. Luxury Resort, 45% Off BookIt.com
- $769 & up -- Costa Rica All-Incl. Escape w/Air & Spa Credit CheapCaribbean.com
- $769 -- Costa Rica 4-Star All-Inclusive Trip w/Air, $500 Off — $769 Hotel Riu Guanacaste
- $1099 -- Costa Rica 7-Night Riu All-Incl. Vacation w/Airfare — $1,099 Apple Vacations
North Pacific Coast Experiences
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Beaches: White sand, black sand; palm-fringed strands; beaches for swimming, partying, surfing, and sunbathing—you can't beat Guanacaste's... Read more
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One of the best wildlife and bird-watching parks in the country, Palo Verde extends over 198 square km (76 square miles) of dry deciduous forest... Read more
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Rincón de la Vieja National Park is Costa Rica's mini-Yellowstone, with volcanic hot springs and bubbling mud pools, refreshing waterfalls... Read more
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Renowned for its wildlife, Santa Rosa National Park protects the largest swath of extant lowland dry forest in Central America, about 91,000... Read more
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On the mainland, sweeping plains bordered by volcanoes hold remnants of Central America's tropical dry forest. On the Pacific-edged Nicoya Peninsula... Read more
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Guanacaste, Costa Rica's "Wild West," looks different from the rest of Costa Rica. It was originally covered in dry tropical forests, but beginning... Read more
News & Features
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Style, Travel Tips
Surf, sand, and low key vibes draw visitors to Costa Rica on a pretty continual basis.... Read more
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Cruises
The deck of a cruise ship isn't just a classic lounge spot - it's a way to show your kids the world.... Read more
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Trip Ideas
There's a light at the end of the wedding-planning tunnel: the honeymoon.... Read more
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